May 18th, 2012
There’s something very special about the idea of a place that’s different, stylish, private and close to Airports and
main Irish cities for a celebration or team get together. Tucked away in the Kilkenny countryside Kilkenny Country Retreat and Ballilogue Clochan is just that place. Specialising in small groups, great local food, friendly team and full of Irish rural history and tradition.
Lots of great walks and hikes in the Kilkenny countryside, shared Clochan breakfasts and dinners and cool spaces to work, celebrate and sleep. The road less travelled really for those creative spirits who want something special, private and different. Think Ballilogue Clochan and Kilkenny Country Retreat.
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May 16th, 2012
Summer is approaching and Kilkenny is in full bloom. The local villages to Kilkenny Country Retreat of Inistioge , St. Mullins, Graignamanagh and Thomastown are bathed in sunshine and provide visitors to the Inn @ Ballilogue Clochan and Kilkenny Country Retreat with riverside walks, boating and swimming along the Barrow and Nore waterways. Gardens, Cafes and great Pubs are found in St. Mullens and Inistioge and we love to recommend the Galley experience in New Ross for afternoon teas and dinner while cruising along the Nore river to Inistioge.
Groups of corporate colleagues come to Kilkenny Country Retreat for away days and groups of friends for private time away and celebrations.
We look forward to your visit to the Bridgestone and 5 star, TripAdvisor rated Inn @ Ballilogue Clochan and Kilkenny Country Retreat in south Kilkenny.
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April 4th, 2012
Of late we notice many adult groups of friends or family who decide to overnight or weekend at Kilkenny Country Retreat in the tranquil farmlands of the south Kilkenny countryside. It’s often a chance for friends from home, work or school to come together, renew old bonds, remember past times and compare notes on their lives now and celebrate. With adult friends or family it becomes a precious and considered time to take time out often just 24 hours and more and more at Kilkenny Country Retreat possibly because the spaces are private and their’s alone, the food and understated hospitality.
Perhaps it is also the wealth of attractions in South Kilkenny from potters (Nicholas Mosse) to Gardens (Woodstock);
pretty villages like St. Mullins, Graignamanagh and lovely Inistioge. Walks on the rivers Nore and Barrow and even a Galley Cruise up river to Inistioge. Kilkenny Country Retreat and the area is peaceful, relaxed and fun!
Check out what recent groups say about Kilkenny Country Retreat and why they kindly rate the experience 5 star on TripAdvisor.
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March 26th, 2012
April 28, 2012 will be the next Masterclass with award winning Mark Mc Call at Kilkenny Country Retreat.
It’s the perfect opportunity to learn the golden rules that will improve your understanding of digital photography while enjoying a fun filled day in beautiful South Kilkenny.
The following is what a participant at the March Photography Masterclass had to say about her day with Mark and the group:
“Fabulous day taking photographs in the gorgeous Kilkenny countryside”
Reviewed 20 March 2012 NEW
I was warmly greeted by Pat and Mark on arrival and invited to join some others for breakfast including homemade brownbread! This was the perfect start to a great day. The Photography Masterclass with Mark was fantastic. He knows his stuff and makes everyone feel very relaxed (no question seems silly). We spent time learning the technical side of things and then put what we learned into practice in the gardens. After a delicious lunch, we went into Inistioge for a ramble in the countryside and lots more opportunities to take photos with Mark’s expert guidance along the way.
I would highly recommend this course for anyone wishing to learn how to use their camera properly and to get it off automatic! Mark is insightful, relaxed, encouraging and fun! I left wanting to take photos of everyone and everything!
Hoping to return soon if he does a follow-on course.
Next Photography Masterclass : April 28th with Mark Mc Call. €175.
Include an overnight B@B with your partner at the Inn @ Ballilogue Clochan for €295 all in.
Book on-line at www.kilkennycountryretreat.com/one-day-masterclasses.php
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